UPPER MERION — Children faced off Saturday to settle once and for all the age-old question — Who has the fastest vegetables? — when the Upper Merion Farmers Market hosted its fourth annual Zucchini 500 race. Participants adapted their zucchini for speed with toy axles and wheels, then competed for market dollars by racing them down a ramp.

Judges also awarded commendations for best decoration, best use of vegetables, most colorful, funniest, most unusual, and best representation of the market.

The event included an appearance by Upper Merion police Officer Glenn Muntzer and his K-9 partner, face painting, balloon art, and a bagpipe performance.